Hester, Russell Named EREC Scholarship Winners
May 18, 2015
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has announced two local seniors as winners of the 2015 Herman D. Johnson Scholarship Awards.
The Escambia County winner was Julie Hester, and the Santa Rosa County winner was Emily Russell.
Julie Hester is the daughter of Jeff and Mechelle Hester and she is a senior at Northview High School. Julie has been a majorette at Northview for four years and majorette captain for two years. She is a member of the concert band, Northview Theatre, Battle of the Books, Beta Club and FCA. Julie has also been on the Atmore Academic All-Stars for three years. She teaches baton lessons and is an active volunteer in her community with basketball, bible school and elementary schools. She is an active member of First Baptist Church of Bratt. Julie plans to major in clinical psychology in college.
Emily Russell is the daughter of Toby and Julie Russell and is a senior at Jay High School. Emily is president of her senior class and is a member, holding officer positions, of the Student Government Association, Senior Beta and the National Honor Society. She is a member of the National Art Honor Society, Spanish Club, Christian World Order, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Art Club. She has lettered in volleyball and basketball since 8th grade and in tennis since the 9th grade. She enjoys volunteering in the community and is an active member of Berrydale Baptist Church. Emily plans to major in occupational therapy in college.
Each of these students will receive $1,000 for each of four years providing they continue to meet the scholarship criteria. The scholarships will be presented at the respective schools’ awards programs.
Pictured top: Julie Hester (left) and Emily Russell (right). Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Congratulations ladies on this accomplishment. This is a wonderful scholarship, our daughter was a recipient of it as well during her College years and it helped out tremendously. Thank you EREC!